Sunrice
SunRice, officially known as Ricegrowers Limited, is a leading Australian agribusiness headquartered in Leeton, New South Wales. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a key player in the rice industry, primarily focusing on the production, processing, and marketing of rice and rice-based products. With operations spanning across major rice-growing regions in Australia, SunRice is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products, including premium rice varieties, rice snacks, and specialty rice flour, all distinguished by their superior taste and nutritional value. SunRice has achieved significant market presence, being one of the largest rice exporters in Australia, and has garnered numerous awards for its innovative products and sustainable practices.
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Sunrice's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SunRice reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 615,406,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,316,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 71,079,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 18,946,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company’s global emissions were about 584,169,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,856,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 67,485,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 17,278,000 kg CO2e. SunRice has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% and Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage by FY2033, using FY2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, SunRice is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 39.4% by FY2033 and aims for no deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, both from the FY2023 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SunRice's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 71,152,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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